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My son and I leave next Sunday to hunt ele. with SSB in Zimbabwe. It looks like the first several days we will be hunting will be cloudy and rainey. I am not sure I want to know, but I need to know how does this affect elephant hunting. One of the reasons we picked to go so late in the season was that it is normally dry and the elephants come out of park to Malapati, where there is plenty of water. Also, will this rainey weather bring on a new hatch of mosquitoes. When I was there two years ago at about the same time, mosqiutoes were not a problem. Thanks Hartley | ||
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Hartley, I don't have the answer but simply wanted to wish you a safe and amazing safari! I look forward to hearing all about it upon your return. Best of luck and stay safe, Paul NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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Never having hunted Elephant in the rain, I have no idea -- but I've got to think that it's more pleasant than some of the oven hot October days I've spent chasing the big guys while being devoured by hordes of tsetse flies. I've got to think that it's probably a lot easier to get close to an Elephant in the rain -- but you'll know before I do. When you get bored with life, start hunting dangerous game with a handgun. | |||
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Paul, I am really enjoying the Sabatti that I got from you. I bet I have probably fired over 250 rounds through the rifle. If Nixon can get me within 25 yards that elephant is going down. If not then I just will not shoot. Recoil is no problem unless shooting off of a lead sled then it is no fun at all. Hartley | |||
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Hartley, You should be fine. We hunted the tail end of the wet season last year. It rained on us 2-3 days. We were a bit concerned, only because of possible road washouts. Malapati terrain is somewhat hilly with good roads, so we had full access. Unless it rains in biblical proportions, travel should not be a problem. The break in the weather was nice, the showers gave us a chance to cool down. Didn't really see an impact in ele movement. Best of luck to you. "You only gotta do one thing well to make it in this world" - J Joplin | |||
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No idea on the rain issue - just curious what caliber the Sabatti is and why the within 25 yard limit? DRSS Sabatti 450\400 NE Merkel 140-2 500 NE | |||
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450 NE and old eyes. maybe further depending on what Nixon thinks. | |||
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EXCELLENT!  That is an excellent double and I'm glad it is serving you so well. I really enjoyed the video of mellon bashing you posted with it.  Best of luck! NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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I was just in Zim on Sango in the Save. There were 3 or so days where it rained. This was unusual. Almost immediately we saw far more signs of bulls. Why? I have no idea. It was pronounced. Will this be the same as Malpati? No idea. It isn't far away. | |||
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I shot my elephant on a rainy day earlier this summer. The only difference I could discern was the fact that mud and sand caked on the elephant's feet making it difficult to tell much from the tracks. Will J. Parks, III | |||
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I hunted Makuti several years ago and killed my bull on Oct 23(IIRC). Anyway, we got rained on about 4 or 5 of the 14 days of the hunt. The days with no rain were oven-hot. The rain provided a welcomed relief from the heat. As for tracking and closing on Elephant in the rain: I LOVED it! It is much easier to stay quiet when the ground in wet and your scent seems to travel less than in dry conditions(I may be FOS on this last point, but that was my impression). Also, elephants look even more impressive when wet. Fast drying canvas shoes such as Converse All Stars really earn their keep when hunting in wet, warm conditions. I envy you. Pray for rain. Have a great hunt. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Rain can wash spoor away but if the ground is wet and not raining it can also help tracking. The rain can also be a pleasant change to stifling heat. A good Acubra hat or similar helps keep a bit dry.  | |||
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In Zim I have hunted elephants in a light rain/drizzle. When it rained hard we did not hunt. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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